Volunteer opportunities
We depend on the active participation of our members who volunteer in countless ways to strengthen our operations, diversify our programs and keep our operating costs low. When you join Brock House Society, there’s no better way of meeting people and making new friends than by getting involved.
Kitchen Assistant
Assist the chef preparing sandwiches and baked goods. Share your favorite recipes with the BHS community while enjoying the company of the members.
Commitment:
- 1 day per week, 8:30am – 11:30am (2 volunteers per shift)
Responsibilities:
- Assist with baking pastries and preparing sandwiches
- Support kitchen prep during larger events
- Attend volunteer meetings
Bistro Server
Welcome members and support the sale of a variety of teas, coffee, delicious baked goods, homemade soups, sandwiches, light meals, lunch specials, and frozen goods to go.
Commitment:
- Weekly, 10:00am – 1:00pm (3 volunteers per shift)
Responsibilities:
- Serve and sell food and beverages to members
- Refill water jugs and ensure goblets are available in the conservatory
- Restock napkins and organize conservatory tables
- Keep the Bistro tidy and welcoming
- Assist with service during larger events
- Attend volunteer meetings
Bistro Cashier
Unleash your inner sales professional offering members a variety of teas, coffee, baked goods, homemade soups, sandwiches, light meals, creative specials, and a selection of delicious frozen takeaways.
Commitment:
- 1 day per week, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Responsibilities:
- Process cash and card transactions
- Communicate hot meal orders to the kitchen
- Maintain a tidy and presentable Bistro area
- Attend volunteer meetings
Greeter at Front Desk
Be the welcoming smile in the foyer & greet all of our members as they sign in.
Commitment:
- 1 shift per week
- Shifts: 9:00am–11:30am | 11:30am–1:30pm | 1:30pm–3:30pm
Responsibilities:
- Welcome members with your best kindness and friendliness!
- Supervise sign-in protocols for the House.
- Maintain the daily check-in list of registration-based activities.
- Inform both members, and non-members where to go when they ask for directions.
- Know staff members by name to help members and guests when they have questions.
- Communicate with the office in case of questions about programs and need of staff.
- Be up to date with the day's activities, any cancellations and changes.
- Inform members about donation protocols, dates, & drop-off spaces.
- Receive mail/packages and let staff know about them when deliveries are made.
- Attend the volunteer meetings.
Office Desk
Work with the BHS staff to provide office administration support – assist with membership and course or events registrations. Reply to in-person, telephone, & email inquiries. (Office, computer, and organization skills required).
Commitment:
- 1 shift per week
- Shifts: 9:00am-12:15pm | 12:15pm-3:30pm
Responsibilities:
- Support membership and event registrations
- Respond to in-person, phone, and email inquiries
- Check voicemail and emails daily
- Process program and storefront payments (POS training provided)
- Coordinate with staff and greeter desk
- Stay informed of daily operational updates
- Attend volunteer meetings
Let us know if there are other areas where you feel your volunteer hours would benefit Brock House and your fellow members. We will do our best to accommodate you.
Get involved!